{"id":374,"date":"2019-12-17T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T14:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/?p=374"},"modified":"2020-01-17T14:47:47","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T14:47:47","slug":"what-causes-oral-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierwalkindental.com\/blog\/what-causes-oral-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Oral Sores?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you wake up this morning only to notice a bright red blister or sore on your mouth? These aren\u2019t just confidence killers, but they can also result in serious illness for people who have weaker immune systems. With the proper diagnosis and treatment from your dentist, these can typically disappear within two weeks and you can prevent the infection from spreading. Read on to learn what\u2019s the cause of your mouth sore in Rockledge and how you can prevent another one from occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Causes of Oral Sores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fever blisters and cold sores are caused by the herpes virus.\nAlthough this seems daunting, it\u2019s an incredibly common infection that most\npeople first experience before they turn 10. After the first time one of these\nsores appears, the virus remains inactive in the facial nerves. Occasionally,\nfor some people, it can become active again, causing sores to appear. This\ntypically happens due to a cold, fever, mental or emotional stress, or sun\nexposure. Certain dental procedures that stretch your lips can even trigger the\nvirus, but this is most likely to happen for people who have weakened immune systems\nor medical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms to Look For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People infected by the herpes virus may experience a variety\nof symptoms, including painful swelling and open oral sores. Some people even develop\na sore throat. These all occur about a week after your body is exposed to the\nvirus. Here are some additional signs that point towards a developing cold sore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n